Elizabeth Weber

Starting from a black canvas, I acknowledge that one must experience darkness in order to trulysee light. I seek out the light in every aspect of my life, searching for that sliver of illumination inthe midst of even the darkest of moments. Manifesting as a desire for connection, with those around me and to the life force within myself, this ever present longing for light drives and transforms the spark of inspiration to the fire of creation. Sometimes there may be only embers glowing from behind, threatening to fully ignite. Other times, the spark catches and flares, burning across the canvas. Through it all, I strive to create a vibrancy through my use of color. I truly feel that I did not choose to be an artist. Art is the thread weaving the fabric of my life, without which there is no sense of peace, fulfillment, or the ability to deeply breathe. It is a dance through which I experience that infinite place where ‘I’ disappear and time stops. I believe that when people are drawn to my art it's because they sense the pulse of that dance. It is the experience of life’s dance, its ecstatic lights and depths of darkness, that shape and influence my work. I paint from my heart hoping to touch the soul of the viewer and fill them with lush colors, rich textures, and thought provoking imagery. Colors, bright and kinetic, urge the viewer to interact with the work, beckoning them to soak in the vibrant pools of colors and bask in the rays of light. I paint echoes of my life, giving the viewer a glimpse of my mind and soul, and a window to look within themselves. The intersecting of the work and the viewer’s perception transforms each painting into a living mirror. It grows and changes, reflecting the dynamic movement of our own inner landscapes. Once, upon viewing my paintings, I was told, "You gave flesh and bones to the mysterious."

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Elizabeth Weber grew up in upstate New York, and although offered a scholarship to Syracuse University based on her art portfolio, Elizabeth was drawn to the mountains and natural beauty of New Paltz, NY, where she continued her formal art training. Elizabeth moved to Manhattan where she lived for several years before moving to Los Angeles, California. Elizabeth lived and worked for over twelve years there, creating and developing her unique style. While in LA she also painted theatre sets for an ADA and NAACP award winner playwright. Upon moving to Little Rock, Arkansas in 2005, she landed her first exhibit within 24 hours of arriving in town. Creating for over 30 years, Elizabeth cannot imagine living without it. She recalls a memory of when she got in trouble as a child for painting on a brand new ceiling tile she found in her basement. Asked about it she explains, “No, I did not ask for permission because I knew they would have said ‘no,’ and I really needed to paint.” Elizabeth’s serious focus and self-discipline is evident not only in the unique imagery of her paintings, but also in the breadth of her collectors which span from the east to the west coast, and the ever-growing collector base in her town of Little Rock, Arkansas.

"...Colour is a power which directly influences the soul. Colour is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand which plays, touching one key to another, to cause vibrations in the soul." Wassily Kandisnsky

Women’s Caucus for Art The Alliance of Professional ArtistsNational Association of Professional WomenNational Oil and Acrylic Painters SocietyNational Museum of Women in the ArtsArt Across Arkansas ArtistArkansas League of ArtistsArkansas Arts in Education Roster ArtistArkansas Artist Registry